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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.92, 236.84 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.92, 236.84 and 144.24 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.92 : 236.84 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.92/236.84 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.92x = 236.84 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.92x = 34,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,161.80/171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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